DESTINATIONS CALIFORNIA COAST THE US LEFT: Wine tasting,
Santa Barbara RIGHT:
La Jolla, San Diego
BELOW: Newport Beach
SAMPLE PRODUCT
North America Travel Service offers a 15-day Pacific Coast fly-drive,
flying into San
Francisco and out of Los Angeles,
from £2,415 based on travel in April 2018, staying in San Francisco, Carmel, Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, LA, Huntington Beach and San Diego.
northamerica travelservice.
co.uk
Trafalgar has a 10-day Coastal California with
Yosemite National Park group tour that goes from LA to Malibu, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Monterey and Yosemite, finishing with
Napa Valley and San Francisco. Prices start at £2,515 land-only for travel in May 2018, including 14 meals,
sightseeing tours and all hotel tips and taxes.
trafalgar.com/uk
w SAN DIEGO SERENADE After SeaWorld, Legoland, the Zoo, Maritime Museum and Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla is the place to unwind. This swanky seaside community to the northwest of San Diego has innumerable galleries and boutiques, plus three great beaches. La Jolla Cove is the place to snorkel, kayak or watch the seals and sea lions, while the flat, sheltered bay of La Jolla Shores is perfect for families. Prefer something a little more dramatic? The beaches of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve could take your breath away. Follow nature trails dotted with wildflowers, ferns and rare Torrey pines to the cliff edge, then descend to virgin sands. If the name Torrey Pines rings a bell,
it’s probably because of the PGA golf course here. Hang-gliding is the other big sport in La Jolla, or if you fancy a surf lesson, make for Encinitas half an hour north. This hippy-chic community has a groovy main street with one- of-a-kind stores, a yoga studio or surf shop on every corner, plus it’s home to Swami beach, said to have inspired the
Rent an electric boat and pootle about Newport’s extensive marina, admiring luxury waterfront homes
Beach Boys’ song Surfin’ USA. The biggest swells in California, though, can be seen in Newport Beach. At The Wedge, waves rise to a whopping 30 feet. Get to know more of Newport on an electric bike, with local suppliers such as Pedego Electric Bikes, which offers 10% agent commission. Freewheel to the picturesque Corona del Mar bay, pedal through peaceful wildlife haven Crystal Cove State Park, then do some sunbathing on Balboa Peninsula’s three-mile stretch of sand. Clients can also rent an electric Duffy boat (drivers must be over 21),
unique to Newport, and use it to pootle about the extensive marina, admiring luxury waterfront homes. Celebrity residents include Cyndi Lauper, and you can also see the former abode of John Wayne. When you’re ready for dinner, just dock at one of the many high-end eateries – perhaps Nobu at the new Lido Marina Village? Where to stay: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, offering resort-style accommodation with multiple pools, great for families.
newportbeach.regency.hyatt.com
w SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO If you haven’t already left your heart in San Francisco, you’ll probably leave it in Monterey, two hours south of the metropolis. Offering Americana, early Californian history and incredible ocean vistas, this is a great-value stop. A tree-lined walking and biking
trail links the incredible Aquarium, iconic Cannery Row with its aerial bridges, and Fisherman’s Wharf. You can have a bunch of fun on this
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